Avian Flu Detection Information On Wild Birds Available (Science Daily) The public can now view a Web site showing current information about wild bird sampling for early detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the United States. Scientists are now using the newly developed database and Web application called HEDDS (HPAI Early Detection Data System) to share information on sample collection sites, bird species sampled and test results. [News Source]

Bird flu: Who’s next? Bangladesh!The Role of Public Administration (News From Bangladesh) In comparison to malaria and diarroeal diseases, which together kill over 3 million people every year, bird flu has killed very few people. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the H5N1 virus may mutate into a new human flu virus against, which humans have no immunity. [News Source]

In the fight against bird flu (Financial Express) The World Health Organisation (WTO) is the agency most active in coordinating the fight against bird flu. [News Source]

Outbreak of killer virus ‘ignored.’ After bird flu in an Indonesian village goes unchecked for weeks, officials are accused of being unable to cope. [News Source]

NHS ‘meltdown’ predicted by government bird flu report. The health service will be plunged into chaos if Britain is struck by a bird flu pandemic, a Government report warns. [News Source]

Avian Flu Detection Information On Wild Birds Now Available (Medical News Today) The public can now view a Web site showing current information about wild bird sampling for early detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the United States: http://wildlifedisease.nbii.gov/ai/. [click link for full article] [News Source]